Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Michael Carson with the Youth Task Force. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming Mat-Su Youth Summit being held on October 9th, 2026
Young adults/community leaders from the Valley share their personal stories at a previous Youth Summit panel to encourage local youth to persevere over adversity. Youth leaders across the Valley are gearing up to present at the annual Youth Summit at the Glenn Massay Theater Tuesday, October 9th, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. The MyHouse Youth Action Board is organizing this event, coordinating with several local nonprofits like No More Mat-Su and the Mat-Su Opioid Task Force to raise awareness about addiction and prevention.It all centers on youth experiences and creating solutions to combat the high volumes of drug and alcohol abuse.There will be several panel discussions with youth leaders and other experts in the field. They will cover three main drivers for addiction: trauma, which includes domestic violence and sexual assault; mental health; and poverty. This event is designed to be an event led by youth for the youth, according to Michael Carson, V.P. and Recovery Specialist and Chair of the Mat-Su Opioid Task Force.
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